One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 1.8 acres with a pond. You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself. | House in Ankeny

9.8 (37 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Ankeny House | One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 1.8 acres with a pond. You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself.

4 Bedroom House in Ankeny

Guests will be asked to leave the property immediately for the following reasons (any unused rental monies will not be refunded):
* Must be 25 years of age to rent the property-- no exceptions.
* Exceeding maximum occupancy (12 is the maximum occupancy, including visitors)
* Disruptive behavior
* Bringing any type of pet into the home
* Smoking/vaping in or around the home
* Any type of drug use
* Violating any of the house rules as defined in the rental agreement
Quiet family friendly neighborhood
Parking located south of the home.
This A-Frame Home features an open concept space-- perfect for those desiring more family time. Enjoy sitting on the deck & listening to all that nature has to offer. Enjoy our newly added large patio next to the pond where you can relax and hang out with friends and family next to the fire. Located 5 minutes from Saylorville Lake, 8 minutes to Prairie Trail District, and 20 minutes to downtown Des Moines.

One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 18 acres with a pond You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself is located in Ankeny. One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 18 acres with a pond You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Security/Safety, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Security/Safety, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 18 acres with a pond You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ankeny has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ankeny, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Video games
  • Smart TV
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Shawn K.
Sep 15, 2025 09:13:54 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Used as a company retreat. It is a beautiful property that I'd use again. Very private. Sleeps 7 is true, but only 4 bedrooms (it looked like more in pics - more of a VRBO issue). Hosts were great and clear about expectations. Comfortable accommodations. It was a great space.
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